DR Congo governor says UN helicopter attack killed five civilians, UN refutes report

A UN helicopter attack against rebels this week in the Democratic Republic of Congo had killed five civilians, governor of North Kivu province told AFP by phone.

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However, the UN has rejected the accusations after conducting a fact-finding mission on the ground and visiting a hospital.

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